Hello October


Things have been busy but not much has been happening. Mostly routine.. both kids have joined clubs so most days one of them is not coming home on the bus and I have to pick them up. 

The weather has been getting nicer.. though the afternoons are still pretty hot.. the air condition has officially been off for over a week. Cross that, I wrote too soon, we had to turn it in last night and we’ll be hitting 80 the next few days.  Oh well. 



I love spotting mushrooms on walks. I even saw a skunk the other day.. that I stayed far far away from. 


I started a new puzzle. How do you puzzle? Do you make the border first or do you just go for it.


On Thursday we went into the city as the kids had the day off. We tried out some new interactive gaming place called GameBox. It was fun and we have tons of videos of everyone behaving silly.


Afterwards the boys went to a Rangers (NHL) pre season game and I joined my cousin for a head spa. 


If you haven't heard of a head spa.. well it's a place where someone washes your hair for about an hour.
It was so relaxing.. our heads were massaged, brushed, washed, conditioned. Between washes they also massaged our back and gave us a mini facial. Bliss. 


With our shiny heads of hair and glowing faces.. no pictures.. we walked around a bit before grabbing two steaming hot bowls of ramen at Tangy Noodles. 


The Rangers did not win.. but H came back with some loot!

                              
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  1. Lovely photos. I love the patterns on the mushroom. Good thing you stayed far away from the skunk. The meal bowl 🥣 looks delicious.

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  2. Fungus is good to see, we don't turn our A/C on unless it;s about 30deg C, love the heat if I don't have to work in it. I expect if the humidity is high it makes a difference, so then it needs to be turned on.

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  3. I love the sound of that spa treatment! x

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  4. I've been wanting to check out a head spa!

    Jennifer
    https://curatedbyjennifer.com

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  5. I tend to work puzzles from the boarder in but it can depend on the puzzle. That head spa sounds fantastic. I am not usually one to enjoy a spa experience but I LOVE getting my hair washed at the salon so your experience does sound so nice and relaxing.

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  6. I need to go to a headspa now! That sounds amazing!

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  7. The boys have grown so tall. It is lovely to see them! The spa treatment sounds perfect!

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  8. love love love ramen!! yum. I always do the border of a puzzle first.

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  9. A head spa and massage sounds like bliss. Beautiful photos.

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  10. Hello,
    The head massage sounds wonderful. I usually do the border first when working on a puzzle.
    Take care, have a great day and a happy week ahead.

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  11. Anonymous10/06/2025

    Lovely.
    rsrue.blogspot.com

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  12. We're having a few days of sun, in the mid 70's! Not warm enough to need AC though. The head spa sounds luxurious.

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  13. I've heard those head spas are so relaxing. I may need to try one. Looks like you all had a great time.

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  14. The spa sounds wonderful... I would love to join you next time. ;-)
    I too like to do the border first when working a puzzle.
    Carla

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  15. I definitely want to go to a Head Spa! Woo!

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  16. I LOOOVE me some puzzles - border first! I've been teaching my 3 yr old nephew how to puzzle but he likes to just go for it

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  17. I love photos of fungi and I especially like that first one! I always do the border first unless it's an irregularly shaped puzzle.

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  18. Awesome fungi! And that head spa looks intriguing.

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  19. The Ramen looks delicious. Such a good and comforting food. The head spa sounds interesting - have never heard of it before. And the puzzles....I just wing it until all the pieces come together. They are always enjoyable. Your October post was nice. Sometimes the days when not much happening are the best ones.

    ~Sheri

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  20. I always start jigsaw puzzles with the border. Makes things go easier, I think. A head spa sounds like bliss. It is that time of year for lots to do, but nothing terribly exciting.

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  21. Great pics. I love puzzles. I usually do the border first.

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  22. I have not heard of a head massage but it certainly sounds wonderful!

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  23. Anonymous10/06/2025

    Head spa is new to me! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com

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  24. I have never seen a skunk in person...and I am FINE with that, LOL! I would be staying far, far away as well. A head spa is a great concept, glad you all enjoyed it. Have a great week.

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  25. busy kids, you will miss it when it is over!! i am a puzzle lover, both online and in real life, the edges always come first. i have never heard of a head spa but i know i would love that!! we have not been able to shut off our a/c, i am super heat sensitive!!

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  26. I do the edges of a puzzle first always! Oh, a head spa sounds glorious. I love having my head massaged! Those mushrooms are so neat. Yes, I stay far away from skunks, too. They pass through our property often!

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  27. The mushrooms are very interesting looking. I never heard of a head spa but it sounds wonderful. Lovely photos

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  28. Lovely photos! I'm starting to experience the overwhelm of after school clubs this year! The mushrooms look amazing, our garden is full of them.

    Corinne x
    https://skinnedcartree.com

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  29. I would love to have a head spa moment right now. Hey, I can relate to that line. Busy but not much is going on. Yep.

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  30. I just saw someone else post about a head spa. It looks so relaxing! Those mushrooms are beautiful.

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  31. That head massage sounds so relaxing, I definitely want to try it.

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  32. Your children are at the age when you and/or your husband need to find a TAXI sign to attach to your cars!

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  33. When we do puzzles, we always do the border first. I had my hair cut last week and my favorite part is having him wash it. How awesome that spas are offering this because it is so relaxing. The ramen bowl looks delish!!

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  34. Looks and sounds like October got off to a grand start for you all! Lots of fun adventuring and relaxing, too! :) We had some of that warm weather for most of September and the start of this month but today is much cooler so maybe fall decided to show up now. Have a great rest of the week!

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  35. It's still in the 80's here. I'm looking forward to it cooling down.

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  36. I need to do that head spa thing!

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  37. A head spa sounds absolutely amazing! I also really love autumn walks and spotting mushrooms :) Hope you'll have a great rest of October!

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  38. I absolutely love this time of year, and sometimes it's a good thing that nothing much is happening. I can't get my head around someone washing your hair for about an hour. I don't think I'd find that very relaxing, but I'm glad to read that you did! xxx

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  39. I also prefer to start a puzzle with the border first, also I have never heard of a head spa but it souds relaxing

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  40. hI hENA, You had me at puzzle and head spa! My kids are adamant that puzzles start with borders and color schemes. Okay must get details on head spa. Is this in the city. Since I am not sure which state the Rangers ... wait it's NY so is the head spa in the city. Adding to my trip list for my next visit!
    xo laura need something to watch and read. I gave up on House of Guiness when I read the review it was succession but set around a beer family in Ireland. xo laura in Colorado

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  41. I’ve never heard of a head spa, it sounds interesting xx

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  42. I remember those days having to pick kids up from after school activities, they were not fun. Gorgeous mushroom photos.

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  43. I always do the border first on jigsaw puzzles. A head spa sounds amazing! Temperatures have still been in the 90s here. I'm so ready for cooler weather!

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  44. The head spa sounds like such a relaxing experience. I can't believe we're still getting 80 degree weather in October but it seems like it will be more fall like soon.

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  45. Oh my goodness...that head spa sounds sooooooo relaxing. I would love that.

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  46. I've never heard of a headspa, but it sounds like the kind of place I would enjoy.

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  47. LOL at the skunk! I see quite a few on our nightly dog walking jaunts and we always high tail it to the other side of the street too.

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  48. I loved seeing your photos of the mushrooms, and hopefully the weather will become cooler as October goes on.
    A head spa sounds amazing, and I definitely want to go to one now!

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  49. Those noodles look delicious. I love the mushroom pictures, too. We have had some really amazing and almost terrifying mushroom in our yard this fall!

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  50. welcome October... calm temperatures.....
    Thank you for sharing beautiful photos....

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  51. Nice photos! I adore October, my favorite month, I hope it won't go by too quickly.
    Amalia
    xo

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  52. Wow you found some cool mushrooms. I always do the border first when doing a puzzle. I had never heard of a head spa, looks interesting for sure. Nice you were able to have a day out the same time the guys were :)

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  53. We had the AC on again too but now it's chilly. I did a headspa and I loved it! That ramen looks tasty. Sorry about the Rangers loss, hopefully they still had fun!

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  54. Those mushroom photos are gorgeous, you really have such a great eye for photography! I always do the borders first for puzzles, I'm very basic! 😂

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  55. That head spa sounds wonderful! I have always loved having my hair washed. When I was little my mom said I would fall asleep when I went to get my hair done, lol. I've been getting the mushrooms in my yard too. Hope you have a good October!
    https://lisalovesliterature.bookblog.io/2025/10/01/the-looooong-and-the-short-of-it-september-2025-wrap-up-post-and-looking-forward-to-october/

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  56. The spa treatment sounds wonderful.
    Wishing you happy October days.

    All the best Jan

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